Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

　　Optum’s Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California, to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.

　　Position in this function is responsible for performing moderately complex and/or specialized patient-oriented procedures under the supervision of a clinician or Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure that patients receive appropriate care. Responsible for performing operational duties as required under the supervision of the site administrator or designee.

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Directs patient to proper exam/treatment area and prepares patient for examinations and other procedures. Assists in the transportation of patients and patient flow

　　Obtains records and reports vital signs and any other pertinent patient information to the RN or clinician

　　Administers medication, performs various patient tests and instructs patients on procedural preparations under the supervision of the clinician or RN

　　Notifies pharmacies of new prescriptions and authorizations of new refills as ordered by the clinician

　　Collects, labels, and transports various specimens to appropriate destinations

　　Maintains and cleans exam/treatment areas and medical equipment

　　Maintains logs, records of medical procedures, and inventories of supplies

　　Performs telephone screening

　　Performs additional duties as assigned

　　You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program

　　Active, unrestricted LVN license from the state of California

　　Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers (American Heart Association)

　　I.V. and Blood withdraw certified

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification

　　Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification

　　1+ years of experience working as an LVN/LPN

　　At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission .

　　Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law .

　　OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.